BenQ SW270C monitor

Hot on the heels of BenQ’s award-winning SW2700PT monitor comes their latest offering, the SW270C – an upgraded version of its predecessor. This 27-inch QHD (2560x1440 pixels) monitor is aimed squarely at photographers requiring accurate colour reproduction on a screen that offers no shortage of real estate.

Those reliant on a colour critical workflow can rest easy as not only does the monitor come professionally factory pre-calibrated guaranteeing out-of-the-box colour accuracy, the SW270C reproduces 100% of the sRGB colour space and 99% of Adobe RGB..

Another feature that photographers will appreciate is GamutDuo. It simultaneously displays images side-by-side showing what they look like in two different colour spaces, say Adobe RGB and sRGB. This allows assessment of images to get a sense of any significant differences that may be apparent based on where and how the images are displayed.

New to this model is USB-C connectivity. Not only does it provide high speed video/audio/data transmission, but it can even be used to provide power to your laptop – up to 60W.

The Hotkey Puck G2 is a remote control that allows you to quickly and easily access the OSD menus, but more importantly, it makes switching between sRGB, Adobe RGB, and monochrome a breeze. And anything that saves times for photographers when it comes to post production of their images is a bonus.   

The SW270C 16-bit look-up table (LUT) helps improves RGB colour blending while BenQ’s Uniformity Technology helps ensure precise colour from corner to corner.

In order to maintain the accuracy of monitor, regular calibration is recommended. The Palette Master Element software that comes standard can be used in conjunction with a variety of colour calibrators including X-Rite i1 Display Pro / i1 Pro /i1 Pro 2/i1 Studio/ColorMunki Photo, and Datacolor Spyder 4/5. Internally, in order to ensure colour accuracy, the monitor relies on hardware calibration.

The shading hood that accompanies the SW270C represents an improvement on what accompanied the SW2700PT. Not only is it deeper, allowing for more effective shading and cutting of glare, but it’s also easier to mount.

While the SW270C supports a number of video format, it’s more likely to be a popular choice with those working with still as it does not offer 4K resolution. The undisputed king from BenQ, at a reasonable price, is the SW271.

The SW270C has an RRP of $1,299 and is available at selected specialised resellers, including launch partners, Camera Electronic and Image Science.

More information can be found at BenQ. The full range of BenQ monitors for photographers can be seen here.

Full specs

Screen Size
27

Resolution (max.)
2560x1440

Panel Type
IPS

Backligh Technology
LED backlight

Brightness
300

Native Contrast(typ.)
1000:1

Viewing Angle (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10)
178/178

Response Time
5 ms (GtG)

Refresh Rate
60Hz

Aspect Ratio
16:9

Display Colors
1.07 billion colors 

Color Gamut
99% AdobeRGB, 97% P3, 100% sRGB

Display Area(mm)
596.7x335.6

Pixel Pitch (mm)
0.2331

PPI
109

DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) (typ.)
20M:1

Color Bit
10bits

Audio
Headphone Jack
Yes

Color Mode
Adobe RGB / sRGB / B&W / Rec. 709 / DCI-P3 / Display P3 / M-book / HDR / DICOM/Calibration 1 / Calibration 2 / Calibration 3 / Custom 1 / Custom 2 

HDR
HDR10

Display Mode
Full, Aspect Ratio,  1:1

Color Temperature
5000°K / 6500°K/ 9300°K / User Mode

Gamma
1.6 - 2.6, sRGB

PIP/PBP
Yes

HDCP
2.2

VESA Wall Mount
100x100mm

Display Screen Coating
Anti-Glare

3D-LUT
16bits

Delta E
<= 2 ( avg)

Hardware Calibration
Yes

Video Format Support
Yes

Gamut Duo
Yes

Black & White mode
Yes

Black Level
Yes

Hotkey Puck G2
Yes

Factory Calibration Report
Yes

Connectivity
HDMI
HDMI (v2.0)x2
DisplayPort
DisplayPort (v1.4)
USB 3.1 Hub
USB Downstream x 2, Mini USB x 1
USB 3.1 Hub
USB Upstream x 1

USB Type-C
Yes (PD60W, DP Alt mode, Data)

Card Reader
SD/MMC type
Support Format: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC

Power Supply
Built-in

Power Consumption (based on Energy Star)
36.1W

Power Consumption (stand by mode)
0.5W‎

Dimensions (HxWxD mm) (w/o Base) (with shading hood)
372.2 x 626 x 238.04

Dimensions(HxWxD mm) (without shading hood)
Landscape: 504.5-611 x 613.8 x 213.4
Portrait: 733.4 x 380.7 x 223.2

Dimensions (HxWxD mm) (w/o Base)
368.9 x 613.8 x 62.65

Net Weight (kg) (without shading hood)
9.5

Net Weight (kg) (without stand)
Landscape: 6.5

Tilt (down/up)
-5˚/- 20˚

Swivel (left/right)
45/45

Pivot
90˚

Height Adjustment (mm)
150mm

Software
Palette Master Element
Yes

Support Calibrator
X-Rtie i1 Display Pro / i1 Pro /i1 Pro 2 /i1 Studio , Datacolor Spyder 4/5

Video Signal Data
Hor. Frequency (KHz)
27~140Khz
Ver. Frequency (Hz)
24~76Hz

Video Bandwidth (MHZ)
600M Hz

Other Accessories
Shading hood (Landscape), CD, QSG, Factory Calibration Report ,Hotkey Puck G2

Power Cable
Yes(1.8m)

Certification
Verified by CalMAN
Yes
Pantone Validated
Yes

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